Kodak C122 - Easyshare Digital Camera User manual

KODAK EASYSHARE C122

Digital Camera

Extended user guide

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For help with your camera:

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Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, New York 14650

All screen images are simulated.

Kodak, EasyShare, Max, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

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Product features

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Front view

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 35.

LensBeeper

Flash

Self-timer/

Video light

Microphone

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Product features

Back view

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 35.

OK,

Wide Angle/

Telephoto

(Digital zoom)

Battery compartment

SD/SDHC Card slot

Tripod socket

LCD

Share

Power

Mode

Flash

Shutter

Info

Strap post

Delete

USB port

A/V Out

Review

Menu

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Table of contents 1

1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1

Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1

Loading the AA batteries...............................................................................1

Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2

Setting the language and date/time...............................................................2

Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card...........................................3

2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................4

Taking pictures..............................................................................................4

Taking a video ..............................................................................................4

Understanding the picture-taking icons..........................................................6

Know when your batteries need attention...................................................... 6

Using the digital zoom ..................................................................................6

Using the flash..............................................................................................7

Using different modes ...................................................................................8

Using shortcuts ........................................................................................... 10

Using the self-timer.....................................................................................11

3 Sharing pictures/videos .......................................................................12

Sharing through social networks..................................................................12

Tagging pictures/videos with keywords........................................................14

Marking pictures/videos for emailing ...........................................................15

4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................16

Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................16

Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................16

Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................18

A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures..............................................19

Understanding the review icons...................................................................20

Creating a slide show..................................................................................21

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Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................22

Using the menu button in review.................................................................23

Cropping pictures........................................................................................23

Editing videos .............................................................................................24

Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................26

Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................26

5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................27

Using the menu button to change settings...................................................27

Using the Setup menu.................................................................................29

6 Transferring, printing pictures .............................................................31

Printing pictures..........................................................................................32

Marking your pictures for print ....................................................................34

7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................35

Getting help from your camera....................................................................35

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................36

Getting help on the Web.............................................................................39

8 Appendix .............................................................................................40

Camera specifications .................................................................................40

Care and maintenance ................................................................................42

Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................42

Storage capacities.......................................................................................42

Important safety instructions .......................................................................43

Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................44

Limited warranty .........................................................................................44

Regulatory compliance ................................................................................46

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1 Setting up your camera

Attaching the strap

Loading the AA batteries

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Setting up your camera

Turning on the camera

Setting the language and date/time

NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 29).

to change current field.

for previous/next field.

OK

to accept.

At the prompt, press OK.

to change.

OK

to accept.

Language:

Date/Time:

Setting up your camera

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Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card

Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to

conveniently store more pictures/videos.

CAUTION:

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause

damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may

damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.

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1

Turn off the camera.

2

Insert a card until

it clicks.

3

Turn on the camera.

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2 Taking pictures/videos

Taking pictures

1 The camera turns on in Auto mode.

(If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode

button, then until the LCD displays

Auto , then press OK.)

2 Compose the picture.

3 Press the Shutter button all the way down.

Taking a video

1 Press the Mode button, then until

the LCD displays

Video , then press OK.

2 Press the Shutter button all the way down, then

release it. To stop recording, press and release the

Shutter button again.

To review and work with videos, see page 16.

Mode

Taking pictures/videos

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Reviewing the picture/video just taken

After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of

a video.

NOTE: Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard when the video is played on a

computer or when the camera is connected to a TV (see page 22).

To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 16.

Delete the current picture/video

OK Play/pause a video

While a picture/video is displayed,

you may:

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Taking pictures/videos

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Know when your batteries need attention

The battery level icon appears when the battery requires your attention. (If you’re

viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 10.)

Using the digital zoom

1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.

2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).

To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).

The zoom slider shows the zoom level on the LCD.

3 Take the picture.

NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital

zoom.

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Battery level

Capture mode

Pictures/time remaining

Zoom slider

Keyword tag

Self timer

Flash mode

Exposure compensation

Taking pictures/videos

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Using the flash

Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode.

Flash modes Flash fires

Auto When the lighting conditions require it.

Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting

conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit”

(when the light is behind the subject).

NOTE: Not available in Auto mode.

Red-eye

Reduction

Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is

taken.

Off Never

Flash button

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Taking pictures/videos

Using different modes

Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best

suits your subjects and surroundings,

then press OK.

Use this mode For

Auto

General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease

of use.

You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your

needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.

Video

Capturing video with sound.

Audio can be heard when the video is

played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV

(see

page 4.)

Scene

Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any

situation. (See page 9.)

Mode button

Taking pictures/videos

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Using Scene (SCN) modes

Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation.

1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN,

then press

OK

.

2 Press to view scene mode descriptions.

If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.

3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.

SCN mode For

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.

Sport Action pictures.

Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.

Sunset Subjects at dusk.

Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”

Children Action pictures of children in bright light.

Manner/

Museum

Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sounds are off.

For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.

Beach Bright beach scenes.

Snow Bright snow scenes.

Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or

tripod.

Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.

view single picture.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using shortcuts

Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular

capture and review functions:

1 Press the Info button.

The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press .

2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation and Self-timer. (You’ll

see different functions in different modes.)

3 Press to choose a setting.

Press to

show/hide

shortcuts.

Shortcuts

Taking pictures/videos

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Using the self-timer

Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture or to ensure a steady

Shutter button press. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface.

You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 10) or these steps:

1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK.

2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting:

10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time

to get into the scene).

2 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second delay.

2 Picture Timer— The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A

second picture is taken 8 seconds later.

3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button all the way down.

The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.

To take a video after a 2- or 10-second delay, use the same procedure.

10

2

2x

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3 Sharing pictures/videos

Sharing through social networks

It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites.

IMPORTANT:

To use the social networking features, you need to download KODAK

Software. (See page 31.)

1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture.

2 Press the Share button.

If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears.

3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK.

A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites. (You can press OK again

to remove a check mark.)

4 Press to choose Done, then press OK.

The picture is displayed with the Share icon. When you transfer the picture to your

computer, it will be uploaded to the networking site(s) that you chose.

Tip: Do you upload pictures to the same sites each time?

Find a picture, then press and hold the Share button for about 1 second.

The camera applies the networking site(s) that you used previously and adds the Share icon

to the picture.

Sharing pictures/videos

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Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera

You can show/hide networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites

appear.

1 In Review, press the Menu button.

2 Press to choose the Setup tab, then to choose Share Button Settings,

then press OK.

3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press to choose Show or

Hide. Repeat this step until you have chosen Show/Hide for each social network.

4 When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review button. When you are in

Review and press the Share button, only chosen sites are shown.

Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames

You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on

your camera.

1 In Review, press the Share button. Press to choose Manage Email

Addresses (or Manage Frames), then press OK.

2 To add an email address or frame, press to choose Add Email or Add Frame,

then press OK. Use the on-screen keyboard to make the addition. See page 14.

(Example: JohnDoe@domain.com)

To edit an email address or a KODAK PULSE Digital Frame, press to choose

the address’s nickname or the frame, then press OK. Use the on-screen keyboard

to make edits.

To delete an email address or frame, choose Delete Email or Delete Frame, then

press OK. Press to choose the address or frame, then press OK so that a

check mark appears. Press to choose Delete, then press OK.

3 When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review button.

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Sharing pictures/videos

Tagging pictures/videos with keywords

You can tag pictures/videos with a keyword to make them easy to find, later.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture.

2 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK.

3 Press to choose an existing keyword or New Keyword (see Using the

keyboard) to add a new one, then press OK.

4 Press to add keywords to other pictures. When finished, press to

choose Done, then press OK.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review button.

Using the keyboard

The keyboard appears when you need it.

1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK.

2 When finished, press to choose OK, then press OK.

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